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Desperado

6.919951h 44mRMovieThrillerActionCrime

El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a…

DirectorRobert Rodriguez
WriterRobert Rodriguez
ProducersRobert Rodriguez·Bill Borden

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Cast · Directed by Robert Rodriguez

ABAntonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas
El Mariachi
SPSalma Hayek Pinault
Salma Hayek Pinault
Carolina
JAJoaquim de Almeida
Joaquim de Almeida
Bucho
SBSteve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Buscemi
CMCheech Marin
Cheech Marin
Short Bartender
CGCarlos Gómez
Carlos Gómez
Right Hand
QTQuentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino
Pick-Up Guy
TLTito Larriva
Tito Larriva
Tavo
AAAngel Aviles
Angel Aviles
Zamira
DTDanny Trejo
Danny Trejo
Navajas
AV
Abraham Verduzco
Niño
CGCarlos Gallardo
Carlos Gallardo
Campa

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Desperado — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperado?

Desperado isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Desperado on Netflix?

No, Desperado is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Desperado on Amazon Prime Video?

Desperado isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Desperado for free?

Desperado isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Desperado?

Yes — Desperado is followed by Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) in the Mexico Collection.

Is there a prequel to Desperado?

Yes — El Mariachi (1993) comes before Desperado in the Mexico Collection.

Is Desperado part of a trilogy?

Yes — Desperado is part of a trilogy, alongside El Mariachi (1993) and Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003).

How many movies are in the Mexico Collection?

There are 3 films in the Mexico Collection: El Mariachi (1993), Desperado (1995) and Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003).